Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Bushfires Ravage Victoria

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Firefighters prepare to defend the Glenmaggie Caravan Park in the large rural region of Gippsland January 18, 2013 near Glenmaggie, Victoria, Australia. Record heat was making conditions ripe for wildfires throughout Australia. Australia's largest city Sydney today posted its highest recorded temperature ever at 114 degrees Fahrenheit.

Firefighters prepare to defend the Glenmaggie Caravan Park in the large rural region of Gippsland January 18, 2013 near Glenmaggie, Victoria, Australia. Record heat was making conditions ripe for wildfires throughout Australia. Australia's largest city Sydney today posted its highest recorded temperature ever at 114 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

Michael Dennis, 80, stands beside the charred corpse of one of his pure bred Angus cattle, at his Seaton Farm on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Michael Dennis, 80, stands beside the charred corpse of one of his pure bred Angus cattle, at his Seaton Farm on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

A man looks over the loss of his holiday home after a fire in the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

A man looks over the loss of his holiday home after a fire in the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

A charred statue sits among debris after a fire in the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

A charred statue sits among debris after a fire in the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

The sun sets as smoke rises near the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

The sun sets as smoke rises near the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

Country Fire Authority member Snooze Hammill puts out spot fires near the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Country Fire Authority member Snooze Hammill puts out spot fires near the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

Country Fire Authority member Snooze Hammill puts out spot fires near the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Country Fire Authority member Snooze Hammill puts out spot fires near the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

Michael Dennis, 80, stands beside the charred corpse of one of his pure bred Angus cattle, at his Seaton Farm on January 19, 2013 in Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia. Mr Dennis, 80, lost at least 68 of his herd.

Michael Dennis, 80, stands beside the charred corpse of one of his pure bred Angus cattle, at his Seaton Farm on January 19, 2013 in Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia. Mr Dennis, 80, lost at least 68 of his herd.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

A water bombing helicopter fights fires that threaten a house near the town of Glenmaggie on January 19, 2013 in Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

A water bombing helicopter fights fires that threaten a house near the town of Glenmaggie on January 19, 2013 in Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

The charred corpses of pure bred Angus cattle rest between burnt trees at Michael Dennis's Seaton Farm on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia. Mr Dennis, 80, lost at least 68 of his herd.

The charred corpses of pure bred Angus cattle rest between burnt trees at Michael Dennis's Seaton Farm on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia. Mr Dennis, 80, lost at least 68 of his herd.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

Michael Dennis, 80, walks amongst the charred corpses of his pure bred Angus cattle, at his Seaton Farm on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia. Mr Dennis lost at least 68 of his herd.

Michael Dennis, 80, walks amongst the charred corpses of his pure bred Angus cattle, at his Seaton Farm on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses as record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia. Mr Dennis lost at least 68 of his herd.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

A family looks over the loss of their holiday home after a fire in the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

A family looks over the loss of their holiday home after a fire in the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

Debris after a fire in the town of Seaton is seen on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Debris after a fire in the town of Seaton is seen on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

A charred statue sits among debris after a fire in the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

A charred statue sits among debris after a fire in the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

Bushfires Burn Across Victoria

Craig Sillitoe

A charred tree stands among debris after a fire in the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.

A charred tree stands among debris after a fire in the town of Seaton on January 19, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Bushfires in Victoria have claimed one life and destroyed several houses. Record heat continues to create extreme fire conditions throughout Australia.